Schema Therapy in Phoenix, AZ

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Carol L Farmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028
My telehealth trauma processing models are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Brainspotting and Schema Therapy.
I use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach - equipping my clients to take an active role in the therapy process while working to discover the solutions within. I’m skillful in helping individuals achieve their therapeutic goals through teaching emotional regulation skills first which opens the pathway to process deeper issues. Specialties include EMDR trauma processing, gambling addiction, relationship issues and stage of life transitions.
My telehealth trauma processing models are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Brainspotting and Schema Therapy.
I use a trauma-informed, person-centered approach - equipping my clients to take an active role in the therapy process while working to discover the solutions within. I’m skillful in helping individuals achieve their therapeutic goals through teaching emotional regulation skills first which opens the pathway to process deeper issues. Specialties include EMDR trauma processing, gambling addiction, relationship issues and stage of life transitions.
(480) 426-8593 View (480) 426-8593
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Chris Arger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85032
l utilize a variety of evidence based and theory driven modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, and Developmental and Systems Approach (DSA).
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds experiencing fear, sadness, loneliness, as well as those experiencing relationship and job related challenges. I aim to take a non-judgemental and compassionate approach to what you are experiencing. I feel honored and privileged when clients open up about what is bothering them. I like to collaborate with clients and tailor our sessions to your unique needs, life circumstances, and your strengths in order to help you have more contentment and vitality in your life. Most important, I want to value you as a human being.
l utilize a variety of evidence based and theory driven modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, and Developmental and Systems Approach (DSA).
I work with adults from diverse backgrounds experiencing fear, sadness, loneliness, as well as those experiencing relationship and job related challenges. I aim to take a non-judgemental and compassionate approach to what you are experiencing. I feel honored and privileged when clients open up about what is bothering them. I like to collaborate with clients and tailor our sessions to your unique needs, life circumstances, and your strengths in order to help you have more contentment and vitality in your life. Most important, I want to value you as a human being.
(480) 605-3885 View (480) 605-3885
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Danel Burchby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85001
I am competent in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, Family Systems, & Schema Therapy.
Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of joy, your family life, or other relationships? Are you struggling with worry or sadness that seems to keep you down? Do you feel as though you are alone in handling some of the challenges that life has put in front of you? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. My training and 20+ years of experience prepared me to work with people of all cultures, ethnic backgrounds. I want to understand not only who you are as a person, but also how your background and experiences shape your life.
I am competent in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, Family Systems, & Schema Therapy.
Are life’s stressors impacting your sense of joy, your family life, or other relationships? Are you struggling with worry or sadness that seems to keep you down? Do you feel as though you are alone in handling some of the challenges that life has put in front of you? Anxiety and depression can immobilize us, leaving us feeling a loss of control and sometimes we just can't make things better on our own. My training and 20+ years of experience prepared me to work with people of all cultures, ethnic backgrounds. I want to understand not only who you are as a person, but also how your background and experiences shape your life.
(920) 245-8512 View (920) 245-8512
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Linda J Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPDPE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85020
I am a client centered therapist where I assist my clients work through the challenges which bring them to treatment and move to a more balanced and serne life experience. My passion is working with adolescents and their families by improving communication, boundaries, and healing trauma providing noticeabe growth for the individual and/or family members. Providing a safe place to share emotional responses to tramatic and/or everyday life situation and learn how to manage and share their emotions appropriateluy no matter the developmental stage of life. I work collobratively with my clients in developing their goals.
I am a client centered therapist where I assist my clients work through the challenges which bring them to treatment and move to a more balanced and serne life experience. My passion is working with adolescents and their families by improving communication, boundaries, and healing trauma providing noticeabe growth for the individual and/or family members. Providing a safe place to share emotional responses to tramatic and/or everyday life situation and learn how to manage and share their emotions appropriateluy no matter the developmental stage of life. I work collobratively with my clients in developing their goals.
(602) 671-2869 View (602) 671-2869
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Kent Baumhover
Counselor, MS, LAC, CCTS
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028
My approach to therapy is to present information in a powerful, meaningful, personalized way to elicit engagement and personal investment in how base neurological and biological influences affect thoughts that convey to behavioral changes. When Clients become uniquely invested in this process, it gains value, informing daily life improvement that restructure faulty narratives, alters paradigms, and provides the framework where future stimulus or environmental information will be applied.
My approach to therapy is to present information in a powerful, meaningful, personalized way to elicit engagement and personal investment in how base neurological and biological influences affect thoughts that convey to behavioral changes. When Clients become uniquely invested in this process, it gains value, informing daily life improvement that restructure faulty narratives, alters paradigms, and provides the framework where future stimulus or environmental information will be applied.
(623) 343-2836 View (623) 343-2836
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Ashleigh Camarda
Counselor, MS, LAC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85028  (Online Only)
Are you feeling like life is harder than usual right now? Do your relationships feel unfulfilling, are you extra critical of yourself? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, insecurity, difficulty feeling joy, or continually seeking a way to avoid the pain; counseling may be right for you. You might be struggling with events in your past, your current life circumstances might feel impossible to overcome, or you have fears about the future. Imagine what it would be like to develop internal resilience, to feel joy again, to recognize the person you see in the mirror, to feel like you are in control of your life and decisions
Are you feeling like life is harder than usual right now? Do your relationships feel unfulfilling, are you extra critical of yourself? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, insecurity, difficulty feeling joy, or continually seeking a way to avoid the pain; counseling may be right for you. You might be struggling with events in your past, your current life circumstances might feel impossible to overcome, or you have fears about the future. Imagine what it would be like to develop internal resilience, to feel joy again, to recognize the person you see in the mirror, to feel like you are in control of your life and decisions
(623) 526-5569 View (623) 526-5569
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Doug Malm
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.
I am truly sorry for any pain you may be feeling. As a compassionate and caring therapist, I understand the deep hurt and confusion that life can bring. My empathetic approach is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where you can heal and center yourself. I specialize in providing treatment for relationship problems, dating, divorce, loneliness, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, emotional overwhelm, being overweight, and coping with fear and avoidance. I also aid in healing the overwhelm and uncertainty of gaslighting or emotional abuse inflicted by narcissistic, domineering or controlling others.
(480) 409-2454 View (480) 409-2454
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Shanika Toms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Are you struggling to know which direction to go in life? Are you looking to begin to address issues that are making your life unmanageable or are you looking to continue to work through issues that are more complicated than you expected? I am an independently licensed therapist that specializes in working with individuals who feel imbalanced, lost and disconnected. I have been told that I have a natural ability to draw out the authentic self and assist those who want to achieve a higher level of emotional and spiritual awareness.
Are you struggling to know which direction to go in life? Are you looking to begin to address issues that are making your life unmanageable or are you looking to continue to work through issues that are more complicated than you expected? I am an independently licensed therapist that specializes in working with individuals who feel imbalanced, lost and disconnected. I have been told that I have a natural ability to draw out the authentic self and assist those who want to achieve a higher level of emotional and spiritual awareness.
(928) 473-1064 View (928) 473-1064
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Allison Duquette
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85012
My view on therapy is very simple, though not always easy: 'through relationships, we heal’. Many of the barriers that inhibit healthy relationships include negative self-talk, fear of judgement, and our need to maintain a sense of control, especially when we are deeply hurt or wounded. Trauma does not discriminate and it does not wait for an opportune time to present, but we can make sense of it and heal old wounds that hold us back from really connecting with those we love.
My view on therapy is very simple, though not always easy: 'through relationships, we heal’. Many of the barriers that inhibit healthy relationships include negative self-talk, fear of judgement, and our need to maintain a sense of control, especially when we are deeply hurt or wounded. Trauma does not discriminate and it does not wait for an opportune time to present, but we can make sense of it and heal old wounds that hold us back from really connecting with those we love.
(602) 362-4942 View (602) 362-4942
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Dylan Bilyeu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Ever felt like your efforts are never quite enough? Does the fear of failure linger in the background, making you question your adequacy? Let's explore these feelings together and we will work together to figure out the underlying issues. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly fighting an uphill battle, you're not alone. Life can be tough, especially when we're dealing with baggage from our past. As a licensed counselor specializing in supporting young professionals, college students, couples, and successful business folks, my mission is to unravel those tricky patterns that might be holding you back.
Ever felt like your efforts are never quite enough? Does the fear of failure linger in the background, making you question your adequacy? Let's explore these feelings together and we will work together to figure out the underlying issues. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly fighting an uphill battle, you're not alone. Life can be tough, especially when we're dealing with baggage from our past. As a licensed counselor specializing in supporting young professionals, college students, couples, and successful business folks, my mission is to unravel those tricky patterns that might be holding you back.
(480) 608-9475 View (480) 608-9475
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Mysti VanAken Rainwater
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85044
My clients get to experience a judgement free zone to discuss all the hard things... all the things partners argue about... sex, money, parenting, division of the workload and substance use... to name a few! I specialize in working with couples using a progressive approach and incorporating the Enneagram, MBTI and Love Languages to help couples and families find their way back to a kind, respectful, loving, healthy relationship. If you are struggling in your relationships, let's talk!
My clients get to experience a judgement free zone to discuss all the hard things... all the things partners argue about... sex, money, parenting, division of the workload and substance use... to name a few! I specialize in working with couples using a progressive approach and incorporating the Enneagram, MBTI and Love Languages to help couples and families find their way back to a kind, respectful, loving, healthy relationship. If you are struggling in your relationships, let's talk!
(520) 253-7654 View (520) 253-7654
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Ashley Sheriff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016  (Online Only)
Deciding to make changes in life can be extremely difficult and I hope to support you through your process. I will help you to identify the behavior(s) that you believe are holding you back. I work with a lot of individuals struggling with depression and anxiety; most of my clients have also struggled in engaging in healthy sexual behaviors and have experienced behaviors such as pornography viewing which has made it difficult for them to connect with their partners. I am committed to helping you develop better coping skills that will help you to think, feel, and behave in ways that will enrich and fulfill your life.
Deciding to make changes in life can be extremely difficult and I hope to support you through your process. I will help you to identify the behavior(s) that you believe are holding you back. I work with a lot of individuals struggling with depression and anxiety; most of my clients have also struggled in engaging in healthy sexual behaviors and have experienced behaviors such as pornography viewing which has made it difficult for them to connect with their partners. I am committed to helping you develop better coping skills that will help you to think, feel, and behave in ways that will enrich and fulfill your life.
(602) 313-1543 View (602) 313-1543
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Shannon Keating
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85003  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm so glad you're here! :) I know how overwhelming and intimidating it can be to look for help. A safe place and a non-judgmental/unbiased ear are highly coveted and sought after in today's society. Therapy can address infinite issues and struggles that arise in daily life. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, relationship issues, or just life in general, take comfort that I'm here to help! Together, we can work through whatever it is that you need to lead your "best" happy and healthy life. Please take note of my specialties and other areas of expertise.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here! :) I know how overwhelming and intimidating it can be to look for help. A safe place and a non-judgmental/unbiased ear are highly coveted and sought after in today's society. Therapy can address infinite issues and struggles that arise in daily life. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, relationship issues, or just life in general, take comfort that I'm here to help! Together, we can work through whatever it is that you need to lead your "best" happy and healthy life. Please take note of my specialties and other areas of expertise.
(623) 471-1804 View (623) 471-1804
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Tarrin Anderson
LAC-T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85044
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - C. G. Jung. Whether you are experiencing loss, loneliness, confusion, addiction, depression, or anxiety, your experience has meaning. Together we can listen to what you need most, ground through the breath and the body, and alleviate trauma responses while discovering your authentic self.
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - C. G. Jung. Whether you are experiencing loss, loneliness, confusion, addiction, depression, or anxiety, your experience has meaning. Together we can listen to what you need most, ground through the breath and the body, and alleviate trauma responses while discovering your authentic self.
(520) 365-2590 View (520) 365-2590
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Teena Chavez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85008  (Online Only)
In my practice, I provide a safe and inclusive space for all individuals. I understand that each person's experience is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals. I am trained in trauma, substance abuse, and eating disorders. I am equipped to address these issues with sensitivity and expertise. My goal is to empower you to embrace your strengths and navigate challenges in a way that honors your personal identity. Together, we will explore your unique perspective and develop strategies to support your mental well-being and personal growth.
In my practice, I provide a safe and inclusive space for all individuals. I understand that each person's experience is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals. I am trained in trauma, substance abuse, and eating disorders. I am equipped to address these issues with sensitivity and expertise. My goal is to empower you to embrace your strengths and navigate challenges in a way that honors your personal identity. Together, we will explore your unique perspective and develop strategies to support your mental well-being and personal growth.
(623) 303-8444 View (623) 303-8444
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Courtney A Bassett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85044  (Online Only)
Weekday evening and All day Weekend Sessions Available. One size does not fit all, So I use a wide range of treatment modalities to help you find peace and discover your unique life more worth living. Together we can work on self love, reducing maladaptive behavior, addressing past abuse/chronic invalidation and uncover the "you" you seek. We will learn to cope more effectively, reduce worry and let go of the past in effective ways. I enjoy teaming with individuals from all walks of life. I take pride in the work I do, using a non judgmental, empathetic, and respectfully curious approach to get to know your individuality.
Weekday evening and All day Weekend Sessions Available. One size does not fit all, So I use a wide range of treatment modalities to help you find peace and discover your unique life more worth living. Together we can work on self love, reducing maladaptive behavior, addressing past abuse/chronic invalidation and uncover the "you" you seek. We will learn to cope more effectively, reduce worry and let go of the past in effective ways. I enjoy teaming with individuals from all walks of life. I take pride in the work I do, using a non judgmental, empathetic, and respectfully curious approach to get to know your individuality.
(480) 568-3520 View (480) 568-3520
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Megan Cox
Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85022  (Online Only)
Whether you have been dealing with an issue for years or if it is something that has recently surfaced, counseling can be beneficial in addressing the problem. Counseling provides a non-judgmental environment with encouragement to explore the source of the presenting problem and work towards a greater well-being. I enjoy working with adolescent teens through middle-aged individuals and couples on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, mood disorders, coping skills, and self-esteem.
Whether you have been dealing with an issue for years or if it is something that has recently surfaced, counseling can be beneficial in addressing the problem. Counseling provides a non-judgmental environment with encouragement to explore the source of the presenting problem and work towards a greater well-being. I enjoy working with adolescent teens through middle-aged individuals and couples on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, mood disorders, coping skills, and self-esteem.
(480) 605-5027 View (480) 605-5027
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Amber Adams
Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85086  (Online Only)
As a counselor, my goal is to assist you in the development and achievement of your own goals. The way we are raised, the way we are taught how to behave, and how we experience life is what makes every one of us unique. My focus as your therapist is to help you process and grow through your experiences. In a session with me, we will work together to learn new and healthy ways of coping, identify and express emotions both past and present, and continue to make steps forward for a future worth living.
As a counselor, my goal is to assist you in the development and achievement of your own goals. The way we are raised, the way we are taught how to behave, and how we experience life is what makes every one of us unique. My focus as your therapist is to help you process and grow through your experiences. In a session with me, we will work together to learn new and healthy ways of coping, identify and express emotions both past and present, and continue to make steps forward for a future worth living.
(602) 598-5696 View (602) 598-5696
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Shawn Foltz Emmons
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85014
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
(480) 207-3432 View (480) 207-3432
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Rustin Foster, LMSW at Affirming You Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Society’s rigid rules produce trauma not only when we experience disaster, but also when denied the opportunity to develop our identities. Whether LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, racial minority, or living with trauma or disease, we stumble through the world, learning to anticipate constant challenge and new ways to be hurt. When others speak of fond memories, we recall the effort we put into masking through it. When memories are too painful, we try to forget them – but they stay with us, hiding below our conscious mind where they wreak havoc on our bodies, creating chronic pain, addiction, mental illness and disease.
Society’s rigid rules produce trauma not only when we experience disaster, but also when denied the opportunity to develop our identities. Whether LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, racial minority, or living with trauma or disease, we stumble through the world, learning to anticipate constant challenge and new ways to be hurt. When others speak of fond memories, we recall the effort we put into masking through it. When memories are too painful, we try to forget them – but they stay with us, hiding below our conscious mind where they wreak havoc on our bodies, creating chronic pain, addiction, mental illness and disease.
(602) 783-8171 View (602) 783-8171
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Schema Therapy

How does schema therapy work?

Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.

Is schema therapy evidence-based?

Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.

Is schema therapy a type of CBT?

Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognizing and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.

How does schema therapy work?

Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.